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THEME EXPLORATION

lunar setting

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Miroirs No. 3
Miroirs No. 3
2025 · Christian Petzold
Closely Watched Trains
Closely Watched Trains
1966 · Jiří Menzel
Poussières d’amour
Poussières d’amour
1996 · Werner Schroeter
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
2008 · Phyllida Lloyd
8 femmes
8 femmes
2002 · François Ozon
A House Divided
A House Divided
1931 · William Wyler
An Alligator Named Daisy
An Alligator Named Daisy
1955 · J. Lee Thompson
Antoine et Antoinette
Antoine et Antoinette
1947 · Jacques Becker
Beautiful Days
Beautiful Days
1955 · Masaki Kobayashi
Deported
Deported
1950 · Robert Siodmak
Donovan’s Reef
Donovan’s Reef
1963 · John Ford
Foggy Harbour
Foggy Harbour
1923 · Kenji Mizoguchi
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Andrei Tarkovsky → Soviet Union

His films like 'Stalker' and 'Solaris' explore humanity's relationship with cosmic mysteries and otherworldly environments through meditative, philosophical narratives.

Stanley Kubrick → United States

'2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'A Clockwork Orange' showcase his masterful use of lunar and space settings to examine human evolution and consciousness.

Chuck Jones → United Kingdom

His film 'Moon' is a profound exploration of isolation and identity set entirely on the lunar surface, making it the most direct engagement with lunar settings in contemporary cinema.

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